Applied Psychology Minor

We are very excited to be able to offer the Applied Psychology Minor. We hope that the information available at this web site will encourage you to consider the numerous academic and career opportunities available among the various applied psychology professions.

First and foremost, the AP minor provides a link to the Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology (CCSP) graduate training program, which is accredited by the American Psychology Association. The distinction and excellence that we strive to attain in our graduate program we also strive to bring to the undergraduate program.

Our mission is to provide UCSB undergraduates with high-quality courses that (a) provide an overview of the various research and clinical applications of psychology across community, agency, and school settings; and (b) involve students in the areas of research excellence for which our CCSP department is known (including autism; school violence, school safety, crisis response, and bullying; multicultural counseling; gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues).

Our department is ranked among the top 10 in the country in these areas of research and applied practice. Our commitment to you is to make the AP minor an educational option that will make you more aware of mental health and wellness issues and help you to explore research and related career options in applied psychology.

Students who are interested in the Applied Psychology Minor are asked to petition to declare the minor before they begin coursework for the minor. Certain course registration will be restricted to seniors who have already petitioned to declare the minor during Pass I, and juniors who have already petitioned to declare the minors during remaining passes.

*Students may apply only 4 units of CNCSP or ED 199 or 199RA toward the elective requirement. These units must be taken for a letter grade to be considered and students must also complete the 199- specific course substitution form.

If you have concerns about completing your elective units, visit the GGSE Student Affairs Office in the ED Building Room 4100 (8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm) for a list of interdepartmental pre-approved elective course substitutions.

Students are encouraged to enroll in classes early and/or to consider completing some courses in Summer Session as space is limited. There is a possibility that you will not be able to complete the courses due to popularity and space availability.